Heat & Thermal

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Bonded Compound Bar for Thermal Expansion

  • Bonded compound bars demonstrate differential thermal expansion, bar curves when heated
  • Two metal layers visible by colour contrast, copper colour and silver colour surfaces
  • Modern bonded construction, permanently bonded without rivets, replaces older riveted bar style
  • Sizes include 150 x 12.5 mm plain or with handle, plus 100 x 12.5 mm with handle
  • Used in expansion and contraction lessons to show different metals expand at different rates under heat

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Brass Bar with Expansion Gauge and Insulated Handle

  • Brass bar and gauge set for thermal expansion and contraction demonstrations in heat practicals.
  • Heating bar increases length and diameter, bar no longer fits gauge for clear visual proof.
  • Chilling gauge in ice contracts opening, bar cannot pass, compares cooling versus heating effects
  • Insulating handle improves safe handling during heating and transfer between burner, ice bath, bench.
  • Precision machined and size matched parts for reliable fit at reference condition, repeatable results.

AUD 47.50 (Ex GST)
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Calorimeter Cup Insulation Box and Lid, 50 × 75 mm

  • Insulation box and lid for compatible 50 × 75 mm calorimeter cups
  • Specially moulded high-density polystyrene construction
  • Designed to provide insulation for heating and cooling experiments
  • Supplied with matching styrene foam lid
  • Lid is large enough to cover the ABS plastic calorimeter lid if fitted
  • Lid includes holes for stirrer handle and central thermometer placement
  • Colour may be supplied as blue or white
  • Supplied as insulation box and lid only
  • Confirm calorimeter cup size, lid fit and experiment suitability before use

AUD 11.50 (Ex GST)
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Calorimeter Cup Pair, Inner and Outer with Lid and Stirrer

  • Calorimeter cup pair for water-based heat transfer experiments
  • Includes outer cup, inner cup, plastic lid and stirrer
  • Outer cup dimensions listed as 75 × 100 mm, diameter × height
  • Inner calorimeter cup dimensions listed as 50 × 75 mm, diameter × height
  • Styrene foam insulation pad helps support and centralise the inner cup
  • Single plastic lid holds both cups aligned during use
  • Centre lid hole allows thermometer insertion
  • Stirrer operates with vertical action inside the smaller cup
  • Designed to be used with water only

AUD 114.90 (Ex GST)
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Calorimeter Heating Blocks, Educational Metal Block Set for Heat Studies

  • Metal calorimeter heating blocks for specific heat capacity experiments
  • Suitable for comparative heat studies in physics and science classrooms
  • Each block has a stated mass of 1 kg and 75 mm diameter
  • Material options include aluminium, brass, copper and zinc plated steel
  • Consistent block geometry supports controlled comparison between metals
  • 12 mm hole allows insertion of a compatible thermometer or temperature probe
  • For laboratory or educational use only, handle heated blocks with care

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Cast Iron Bar Breaker Apparatus

  • Classic cast iron bar breaker demonstrates expansion and contraction using a heated steel bar in frame
  • Cast base with gas burner heats bar until expansion breaks cast iron pin with loud report
  • Fit pin while bar is hot, cooling contraction again breaks pin, showing force of temperature change
  • Steel bar locked by cast iron pin, expansion bends cast iron rod until pin fails
  • Fuel versions here: LP gas or natural gas, with separate coal model also noted

From AUD 225.50 (Ex GST)
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Classic Mechanical Equivalent of Heat (J) Apparatus

  • Classic mechanical equivalent of heat “J” apparatus, Griffin-style teaching design for energy conversion practicals.
  • Solid copper calorimeter supports repeatable heating trials using the same thermal mass each run.
  • Mechanical friction heating and electrical heating both available for direct comparison of temperature rise.
  • Thermometer temperature measurement supports simple recording, graphing, and calculation of heat versus input energy.
  • Demonstrates work-to-heat equivalence, links mechanical work, electrical energy, and thermal energy in lessons.

AUD 530.90 (Ex GST)
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Conductometer Heat Conduction Apparatus

• Five rod conductometer on handle aluminium brass copper nickel steel simultaneous heating for fair comparison.
• Wax indicator at each tip melt time shows relative heat conduction rate along each metal rod.
• Supplied with wax block and instructions ready for student practicals and repeat demonstrations.
• Heat source required use supervised flame heating and allow cooling before handling to avoid burns.
• Students rank metals by heating speed supports heat transfer discussion and material property comparison.

AUD 24.90 (Ex GST)
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Convection in Air Apparatus- Mine Shaft Apparatus

• Convection in air STEM demonstrator, shows heat transfer in gases using visible airflow currents.
• Candle heating drives updraft in one chimney, cooler replacement air down the other chimney.
• Metal box with acrylic front, includes two acrylic chimneys for clear dual-flow comparison.
• Smoke source required, currents visible against dark backdrop for stronger classroom observation.
• Slide-out front panel access, quick unpack and setup to reach and fit the chimneys.

AUD 72.50 (Ex GST)
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Copper Calorimeter Cups, Nickel Plated, 50 × 75 mm and 75 × 100 mm

  • Copper calorimeter cup range for teaching calorimetry experiments
  • Available in standard small and large size options
  • Small cup size listed as 50 × 75 mm, diameter × height
  • Large cup size listed as 75 × 100 mm, diameter × height
  • Spun from copper sheet for practical classroom laboratory use
  • Rolled edge supports safer handling and improved rim durability
  • Polished with nickel plated outside finish
  • Suitable for compatible calorimeter lids, inserts and insulation accessories
  • Supplied as calorimeter cup only
  • Confirm required cup size, lid fit and experiment suitability before ordering

From AUD 26.50 (Ex GST)
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Copper Gauze, 300 mm Square Conductive Mesh for Laboratory Use

• 40 mesh copper gauze format supports practical selection for electrolysis experiments and related conductive laboratory activities
• 300 mm square size provides useful surface area for classroom demonstrations and laboratory experiment preparation
• Copper construction suits applications where conductive mesh material is required for solution-based practical work
• Suitable for educational and laboratory settings where supervised electrolysis investigation is being carried out
• Supplied dimensions and mesh details support selection by experiment format, setup size, and handling requirement

AUD 59.90 (Ex GST)
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Gravesande’s Ball and Ring Apparatus, Brass Set

  • Brass bar and gauge set for thermal expansion and contraction demonstrations in heat practicals.
  • Heating bar increases length and diameter, bar no longer fits gauge for clear visual proof.
  • Chilling gauge in ice contracts opening, bar cannot pass, compares cooling versus heating effects.
  • Insulating handle improves safe handling during heating and transfer between burner, ice bath, bench.
  • Precision machined and size matched parts for reliable fit at reference condition, repeatable results.

AUD 39.90 (Ex GST)
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Heat Conductivity Rods, 300 × 6 mm, Individual Metals and Set of 4

  • Heat conductivity rods for comparing thermal conductivity of different metals
  • Rod size listed as 6 × 300 mm, diameter × length
  • Available as individual copper, brass, iron and aluminium rods
  • Set option includes 4 rods: copper, brass, iron and aluminium
  • Suitable for classroom heat transfer and thermal conductivity experiments
  • Helps students observe differences in heat conduction between metal types
  • Can be used with compatible heat conductivity apparatus or classroom methods
  • Related heat conductivity ring option listed as LC-80-HL0910-001
  • Confirm experiment setup, heating method and supervision requirements before use

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Hot/Cold Thermopile on Heat Sink with Socket Terminals

  • Peltier thermoelectric cell, demonstrates heating and cooling when DC is applied across multiple junctions.
  • Flat plate construction, one face heats, opposite face cools, temperature difference clearly observable.
  • Mounted on heat sink, supports stable demonstration and improves heat spreading on hot side.
  • Two 4 mm sockets for easy DC connection with standard lab leads, polarity controls hot/cold side.
  • Cold face can form ice under suitable conditions, strong visual for classroom thermoelectric lessons.

AUD 123.50 (Ex GST)
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Immersion Heater, 12 V 50 W for Calorimeter Blocks

• 12 V 50 W immersion heater for calorimeter blocks, controlled electrical heating for thermal practicals. • Heater element 100 × 13 mm, designed to fit into matching block holes for direct heat transfer. • Lead length 820 mm, supports convenient connection to low-voltage supplies on lab benches. • For calorimetry experiments linking electrical energy input to temperature rise in solid blocks. • Check block dimensions before purchase, may not fit all calorimeter block designs, supervised use only.

AUD 62.50 (Ex GST)
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Joule’s Calorimeter Assembly with 2 Ohm Heating Coil

  • Joule’s calorimeter assembly for electrical heating experiments
  • Includes 50 × 75 mm copper calorimeter cup, diameter × height
  • Fitted with Joule’s insert for water-based calorimetry work
  • Insert includes calorimeter lid and stirrer
  • Includes 2 × 4 mm spin-free socket head IEC terminals
  • Conducting rods support a 2 ohm resistance heating coil
  • Designed for measuring electrical energy used to heat water
  • Often used with Insulating Box and Lid LC-80-HL0830-001
  • Suitable for supervised school and teaching laboratory experiments

AUD 69.90 (Ex GST)
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Simple Copper–Constantan Thermocouple, 200 mm Length

  • T-type thermocouple made from copper and constantan thermocouple cable
  • 200 mm cable length supports simple integration into teaching and laboratory setups
  • Welded junction tip provides direct contact temperature sensing
  • High-temperature glass insulation supports use near heated surfaces
  • Heated junction produces a small thermoelectric voltage related to temperature
  • Output can be used with compatible temperature meters or controllers
  • Suitable for basic heat studies, thermal experiments and temperature feedback setups

AUD 9.90 (Ex GST)
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Thermal Conductivity Bars

• Four-metal thermal conductivity bars plate, copper brass aluminium steel, 200 × 50 × 6 mm.
• Beaker method, dip exposed end into hot water, 60°C or higher, observe heating.
• Thermochromic 1 cm blackish squares change transparent/brighter as heat conducts along each metal.
• Same immersion depth and timing, compare conduction speed between copper, aluminium, brass, steel.
• Hot water hazard, use precautions with 60°C+ or boiling water, supervised laboratory or education use only.

AUD 34.90 (Ex GST)
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Thermal Conductivity Ring Set, 4 Different Metals

  • Thermal conductivity ring set for comparing heat conduction in different metals
  • Includes four metal strips: brass, copper, iron and aluminium
  • Strip ends meet at a central point for equal heating during demonstrations
  • Wax placed in tip depressions provides a clear visual conductivity comparison
  • Melting order helps show which metal conducts heat more efficiently
  • Each strip is stamped with the metal initial for easy identification
  • Suitable for supervised heat transfer and conduction practicals

AUD 51.50 (Ex GST)
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Thermal Conductivity Rod Kit

• Six metal rods: iron, copper, aluminium, lead, brass, zinc, supplied as a matched comparison set.
• Designed for physics practicals comparing heat flow along metals under identical heating conditions.
• Supports lessons on thermal conductivity, heat transfer, and material property differences between metals.
• Useful for student timing and observation with common lab heaters and basic temperature measurement tools.
• Pack format for group work, repeat trials, and consistent material identification in classroom demonstrations.

AUD 27.50 (Ex GST)
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Two Metal Laminated Strip Compound Bar

• Brass and iron laminated bimetal compound strip, riveted, blade 350 × 20 mm.
• Wooden handle fitted for a secure grip, reduces hand heat exposure during flame heating.
• Different expansion rates of brass and iron layers bend strip when heated, clear movement.
• Simple visual proof of two-metal differential thermal expansion, ideal for heat and materials lessons.
• Place blade over flame, demonstrate bend, allow cooling before handling, supervised lab or classroom use only.

AUD 16.50 (Ex GST)
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